May 26, 2023 Quick space links
Courtesy of BtB’s stringer Jay.
- The flight path taken by Hakuto-R1 as it entered Atlas Crater to attempt its lunar landing
According to the investigation, the software problem occurred as it flew over the north rim of the crater, causing later altitude data to be measured inaccurately.
- Ispace says Hakuto-R1 mission was insured
The link refers to “liability insurance”, which usually covers injury to yourself and others. It is unclear if Ispace’s insurance covered property loss.
- Blue Origin expanding its Alabama rocket facility for the third time
The local city council approved the sale of almost fifteen acres to the company. No word however if this means rockets and engines will actually finally appear from the factory.
- China touts the upgrades on its next six manned Shenzhou capsules
The upgrades apparently include more parts made domestically plus an upgraded control panel.
- Juice team completes full deployment of spacecraft, declaring it in “full flight configuration”
This last deployment involved the opening and positioning of several sensors on the spacecraft’s boom
Courtesy of BtB’s stringer Jay.
- The flight path taken by Hakuto-R1 as it entered Atlas Crater to attempt its lunar landing
According to the investigation, the software problem occurred as it flew over the north rim of the crater, causing later altitude data to be measured inaccurately.
- Ispace says Hakuto-R1 mission was insured
The link refers to “liability insurance”, which usually covers injury to yourself and others. It is unclear if Ispace’s insurance covered property loss.
- Blue Origin expanding its Alabama rocket facility for the third time
The local city council approved the sale of almost fifteen acres to the company. No word however if this means rockets and engines will actually finally appear from the factory.
- China touts the upgrades on its next six manned Shenzhou capsules
The upgrades apparently include more parts made domestically plus an upgraded control panel.
- Juice team completes full deployment of spacecraft, declaring it in “full flight configuration”
This last deployment involved the opening and positioning of several sensors on the spacecraft’s boom